Greening Your Business

Report on Business & the Environment: Retail 2012Re-envisioning retail: Creating business value while leading the way toward more sustainable living

With a growing global population and more people pursuing a high standard of living, Canadian retailers have both an unprecedented market opportunity to grow their business and a responsibility to lead the change towards a greener economy. Showcasing the best practices of leading retailers, this report is a concise and practical guide to the top environmental issues facing the Canadian retail industry today. Released in March 2012 by RBC Royal Bank and the Retail Council of Canada, the report outlines how making sustainability a business priority can help you reduce your operating costs, increase efficiency, enhance brand reputation and make your business more competitive.

Increasingly, Canadian farmers and agri-businesses are recognizing the business opportunities associated with greening their farm operations. Showcasing the best practices of leading farmers and agri-businesses, this report is a concise guide to the top environmental issues in Canadian agriculture today, and what they mean for your farm business. Released in March 2012 by RBC Royal Bank and the Farm & Food Care Foundation, the report outlines how making sustainability a business priority could help you reduce your operating costs, increase productivity and make your agri-business more competitive.

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Business Insights – "Investing in Equipment"

Investing in equipment can often be a catalyst for business growth. Learn about how to make the business case, who to consult, and other steps to making the right investment decision. Instead of “Can I afford to invest?”, ask yourself “Can I afford not to invest?”.

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Part 1 – The New Marketing Model

View an archive or download an audio only podcast (MP3) of Nicolas Darveau-Garneau, Head of Google Quebec, as he provides insights into consumer online research, and what influences decision-making and answers questions from the audience.

Part 2 – Social Media Trends

View an archive or download an audio only podcast (MP3) of Louise Clements, President at MacLaren MRM, as she provides covers the essential steps to drive online sales, with a number of real-world examples to help guide the way and answers questions from the audience.

Part 3 – eCommerce Innovation

View an archive or download an audio only podcast (MP3) of Sucharita Mulpuru, VP, Principal Analyst – E-Business & Channel Strategy at Forrester Research Inc., as she provides best practices for selling online both in Canada and globally, and answers questions from the audience.

Beyond Recycling: What an Environmental Sustainability Strategy can do for your Business

View an archive or download an audio only podcast (MP3) where Jim Hart, Green Business Client Strategy & Sandra Odendahl, Director of Corporate Environmental Affairs at RBC discuss the business case for sustainability today, and a proven 5–step approach to creating a green plan for your business.

Investing in Business Productivity

View an archive or download an audio only podcast (MP3) With Wendy Carroll, Vice President, Leasing at RBC Royal Bank; whether you're a heavy manufacturer or a small retailer, Wendy will help you understand how to finance your next equipment purchase.